Fitch expects strong asset performance from the utility tariff ABS sector.
Legg Mason Global Asset Management has launched Permal Hedge Strategies Fund, a fixed-income focused multi-manager, multi-strategy fund of hedge funds.
Hogan Lovells has expanded its New York finance practice by adding Peter Humphreys and Evan Koster.
PFS Financing Corp. is in the market with a $300 million premium finance ABS.
Garrett's primary opposition isn't Democrats, but the FDIC, which is concerned that the legislation might ultimately increase the cost of bank failures.
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Banks may soon have to pay higher deposit insurance assessment fees relative to the riskiness of the ABS they hold on their books.
The Maiden Lane and Sequoia transactions indicate significant demand for bonds at nearly opposite ends of the RMBS market.
Although ASF conferences are usually more U.S.-centric, this year's ASF 2012 had more of a global focus.
There were 5,119 registrants at ASF 2012 - an impressive show of strength considering the issuance tally for certain market segments.
In January, Fitch Ratings put out a report that highlighted ratings volatility in securitizations that are retained by European originators, primarily to use as collateral for funding with the ECB.